Re: Daily Motivation

• Ladychipper 23,134 Posts

  Wed, Dec 25 2024 8:13 AM

  Wednesday, December 25, 2024

  Merry Christmas!
  

  Cherish the day

  Embrace the peace that can heal your spirit. Offer warmth and joy just because you can.

  Stand reverently in awe of all that has been created. Envision the beauty of all that can be.

  Take time to appreciate the miracles all around you. Gently, quietly, let gratitude fill your awareness.

  Treasure the light of life as it washes away the darkness. See the value, recognize the possibilities in every direction you look.

  Give the gift of your time and attention to those you love. With the playfulness of a child, enjoy being you.

  Cherish this special day, this magnificent existence. Fill this time, this place with your kindness, your love, and your joy.

   

  — Ralph Marston

   

• Ladychipper 23,134 Posts

  Wed, Jan 1 2025 11:38 AM

  Wednesday, January 1, 2025

  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  The time ahead

  Another digit has rolled into place on the year column of time’s odometer. And the next one is already on the way.

  Though it’s really just another day, it’s one that gives you a reason to think, to consider your priorities. You can examine what you’ve recently been doing with your time, and ponder what changes might be good to make.

  Looking back, it’s easy to see that every little moment counts. Looking ahead, you can feel inspired and committed to make even better use of time as it comes to you.

  The hours and days that make up the coming year will be filled with unique opportunities. Promise yourself on this day of initiation that you’ll work to wring great value out of your opportunities in the time ahead.

  As the clock continues to count off the time, you can keep putting forth effort. There’s much goodness to bring to life as the moments march past.

  Today is a reminder, so go ahead and make that reminder a bright spot in your awareness. Let it connect you with your purpose, stimulate your energy, and push you into effective action all year long, and far beyond.

   

  — Ralph Marston

• AlaskanDame 19,670 Posts

  Wed, Jan 1 2025 8:30 PM

  Happy New Year!

  May it be a good one for you, LC —— and for as many other people as possible.

• Ladychipper 23,134 Posts

  Fri, Jan 3 2025 11:30 AM

  AlaskanDame:

  Happy New Year!

  May it be a good one for you, LC —— and for as many other people as possible.

  I say "Amen" to this AKD! 

   

   

• Ladychipper 23,134 Posts

  Fri, Jan 3 2025 11:30 AM

  Friday, January 3, 2025

  Love life

  Let yourself love life. Open yourself more to the positive possibilities of your own existence.

  Certainly you have reasons to be concerned about various issues in your world. But there’s nothing you’ll gain by being uptight all the time.

  Do your best to address the problems. Put forth sincere efforts to improve the lives of those around you.

  At the same time, embrace life as it is. Recognize that although the world will never be perfect, it can be a very good place in many ways.

  Take time to be thankful for the life you have. Multiply your blessings by discovering new ways to share them with others.

  Exercise your body, challenge your mind, indulge your creativity, spend time in nature, enjoy the good company of those you care about. As each day goes by, find new ways to love your life, and fill the world with your own special richness.

   

  — Ralph Marston

   

• Ladychipper 23,134 Posts

  Mon, Jan 6 2025 8:56 AM

  Monday, January 6, 2025

  Fear of missing out

  As long as you’re engaged in what’s useful and meaningful, don’t worry about what you might be missing. That worry will only distract you from the good you’re actually doing.

  Sure, there are plenty of other ways to spend your time. But you can’t do everything.

  What you can do, though, is give your complete attention to where you now are and what you’re now doing. You can be fully present, richly interacting with the people around you, productive in the moment.

  Perhaps it’s not the most glamorous or impressive activity, but so what? You’re present, authentic, and effective, and those are all very good ways to be.

  Some of what you’re missing now, you can look forward to doing later. And even if you can’t, plenty of other opportunities are sure to come along.

  Let go of your fear of missing out, and let yourself make the most of whatever you’re involved in. Align your thoughts and actions so that were you are right now is the very best place to be.

   

  — Ralph Marston

   

• Ladychipper 23,134 Posts

  Tue, Jan 7 2025 8:25 AM

  Tuesday, January 7, 2025

  Gray area

  It’s tempting to see various issues as either all one way or all the other way. But most things aren’t as simple as that.

  Life is a complex affair, and the people who engage in it have widely varying perspectives. Rarely is any problem going to be adequately solved by only taking a single dimension into account.

  Every action, every approach has consequences. Some of those consequences can be anticipated, but others cannot.

  Almost always, there are many more than two sides to an issue, and that is a good thing. Because when you respect the in-between considerations, you can resolve the issue in a way that benefits everyone.

  Certainly there exist straightforward, fundamental truths that cannot be compromised. But in most matters, respectful and honest nuance plays a positive role.

  Be sure about what you’re sure about, while also willing to listen. Often you can find more clarity in a gray area than in blinding light or complete darkness.

   

  — Ralph Marston

   

• Ladychipper 23,134 Posts

  Wed, Jan 8 2025 11:15 AM

  Wednesday, January 8, 2025

  Truly yours

  Individual moments in your life are each unique. Treat them as such.

  If all you’re doing is checking the boxes, that’s not really living at your fullest. You’re more than a mere spreadsheet waiting to be filled in with the correct answers.

  You’re a one-of-a-kind person, able to explore wondrous territory that’s comprised of limitless possibilities. Take full advantage of that situation.

  Put your whole self into each moment, into each experience. Give your focus, your energy, your love and purpose to the undertaking.

  Refuse to settle for experiences that are just off-the-shelf commodities. Put in the work and diligence necessary to live in a distinctly meaningful way.

  In every domain, value what resonates most deeply with you, and act on it. In all you do, make the experience beautifully and truly yours.

   

  — Ralph Marston